Alternator device

ABSTRACT

An alternator device includes a first rotating disk having a first set of spaced intervals between rotor teeth; a second rotating disk having a second set of spaced intervals between rotor teeth; a permanent magnet located intermediate the rotating disks and to generate a first magnetic field having a first magnetic pole at the first rotating disk and a second magnetic field having a second magnetic pole opposite the first magnetic pole at the second rotating disk; and a coil base located intermediate the first and second rotating disks, the coil base receiving coils in alignment with the first and second spaced intervals; wherein the rotating disks rotate along a rotation axis while the magnet and the coil base remain in a static position, the rotation of the rotating disks enabling a rotational movement of the magnetic fields through the coils for the generation of electric current within the coils.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of energy conversion frommechanical/motional energy into electrical energy. More particularly,the present invention provides an improved alternator device forconverting mechanical/motional energy into electrical energy.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In this technologically running world, energy is essential for each andevery system or machine to work. Energy can be of any type, for exampleheat energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy, andthe like.

As we all know, energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, it canbe converted from one form to another form. So, the energy conversionfield has always been the subject of invention. The invention in energyconversion field takes place very frequently, at the same time it hasnever been easy to invent any device or method for converting one formof energy to another form of energy. It is already known through thestudy of thermodynamics that energy can be converted from one form toanother form. For example, chemical energy into heat energy, heat energyinto mechanical energy, mechanical energy into electrical energy, andthe like.

Energy is the main requirement for the efficient working of the presentindustrial world. Moreover, the electrical energy is the main source ofproviding power to every industrial activity. The well-known methods forgenerating the electrical energy require the use of hydrocarbons whichare polluting our environment. Hence, there is always a need forgenerating electrical energy from other energy sources.

Some of the well-known methods are use of hydro energy, wind energy,atomic energy, and other renewable energy sources into electricalenergy. However, such conversion is not always hundred percent efficientand there is always a loss of energy during the conversion process.

Hence, there is always a requirement of devices which can efficientlyconvert naturally available renewable energy into electrical energy.Moreover, there is always a requirement of devices which can covert oneform of energy into another form of energy without wasting the valuablepart of the energy during the conversion process.

A lot of devices and methods have been suggested in the art forconversion of energy from one form to another form. The most wanteddevices and methods in the field of energy conversion is a device whichcan convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. We have lot ofsources around us which can give input as mechanical energy. However,due to lack of efficient devices and methods such mechanical energyinput cannot be converted efficiently into another useful form ofenergy.

This problem of efficient conversion of mechanical energy intoelectrical energy is solved upto some extent. There have been somesolutions to this problem, for example, electrical generator, hydraulicturbine and the like. Every such device and method has their ownadvantages and disadvantages and thus accordingly gets implemented.

Traditional solutions do provide a way for conversion of mechanicalenergy into electrical energy, but still have limitations. Theselimitations are based on sources of mechanical energy, loss of energyduring conversion, compactness, installation and the like. Adisadvantage of traditional alternators is the energy loss due to thecontact between the magnetized disks and/or spaced intervals between therotor teeth. Another disadvantage of traditional alternators is the lossof energy due to the dual pole magnetization (North and South) of a samemagnetized disk or spaced intervals between rotor teeth duringoperation. Also, traditional alternators have N/S alternating memberswhich results in magnetizing the fixed magnet, so it is difficult toturn the alternator. These traditional alternators requireelectromagnetic energy to enable them to rotate.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, there is a need to develop a device adapted to convertmechanical energy into electrical energy which overcomes theabovementioned drawbacks.

An alternator device and a method for converting mechanical energy intoelectrical energy are disclosed by the present invention. The presentalternator device works on the principle of magnetization. The presentalternator device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy bymechanically rotating a plurality of rotating disks comprising aplurality of spaced intervals between the rotor teeth around a permanentmagnet of the alternator device. The rotating disks are not in physicalcontact between each other. The rotating disks comprising the spacedintervals are positioned in such a manner that each rotating disk ismagnetized by a single pole (North or South) of the magnet. Thealternator device of this invention does not need electromagnetic energyto turn the alternator. Motion energy can be used to turn thealternator. A human being can easily rotate the alternator and generateelectricity. This is of a great application to wind turbines forexample.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the device is adapted tocreate a magnetic field with minimum amount of energy required to rotatethe rotating disks without need of electromagnetic energy and operatethe device for the production of electrical energy from mechanicalenergy. This is partially due to the absence of physical contact betweenthe magnetized disks. According to an embodiment of the invention, thedevice is adapted to be a very simple alternator device without brushesand hence requires minimum maintenance. According to an embodiment ofthe invention, the device is adapted to produce continuous electricityfrom the magnetic field inside the conventional alternator device and tostore the electrical energy inside an energy storage unit such as abattery and/or to operate electrical components. The device can beadapted to be connected to a wind turbine for rotating the magnetizeddisks and operating the device. According to an embodiment of theinvention, the device is adapted to produce negligible noise duringoperation due to the non-contact of the magnetic disks between themduring operation.

Accordingly, as a first aspect of the invention there is provided aalternator device for converting mechanical energy into electricalenergy, the device comprising:

-   -   a first rotating disk comprising a first set of spaced intervals        between a first set of rotor teeth;    -   a second rotating disk comprising a second set of spaced        intervals between a second set of rotor teeth;    -   a permanent magnet adapted to be located intermediate the first        and second rotating disks and to generate a first magnetic field        having a first magnetic pole at the first set of spaced        intervals between a first set of rotor teeth and a second        magnetic field having a second magnetic pole opposite the first        magnetic pole at the second set of spaced intervals between a        second set of rotor teeth; and    -   a coil base adapted to be located intermediate the first and        second rotating disks, the coil base being adapted to receive        coils in a position alignment with the first and second spaced        intervals; and    -   wherein the first and second rotating disks are adapted to        rotate along a rotation axis while the magnet and the coil base        remain in a static position, the rotation of the rotating disks        enabling a rotational movement of the magnetic fields through        the coils for the generation of electric current within the        coils.

Preferably, the rotating shaft has a longitudinal axis and the rollingmember is adapted to be coupled to the rotating shaft and to rotatewhile the rotating shaft is in rotation. Preferably, the first andsecond rotating disks have respectively a first central opening and asecond central opening adapted to receive the rolling member forenabling the first and second rotating disks to rotate while therotating shaft is in rotation, the rotation axis of the first and secondrotating disks being the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft.

Preferably, the first rotating disk has a first disk perimeter andcomprises first extension members at first spaced-apart intervals, thefirst extension members extending radially outwardly from the first diskperimeter for forming the first set of spaced intervals between a firstset of rotor teeth defined between the first spaced-apart intervals; andthe second rotating disk has a second disk perimeter and comprisessecond extension members at second spaced-apart intervals, the secondextension members extending radially outwardly from the second diskperimeter for forming the second set of spaced intervals between asecond set of rotor teeth defined between the second spaced-apartintervals.

Preferably, the permanent magnet comprises a magnet periphery and amagnet central opening adapted to receive the rotating shaft forcentering the magnet about the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft;and the coil base is adapted to be coupled to the magnet and to extendradially outwardly from the magnet periphery in a direction opposite tothe magnet opening in a same planar plan.

Preferably, the magnet comprises a north pole magnet surface and a southpole magnet surface, the north pole magnet surface being adapted toproject towards the first rotating disk and the south pole magnetsurface being adapted to project towards the second rotating disk whenthe magnet is mounted along the rotating shaft; and the first and secondrotating disks are adapted to be mounted along the longitudinal axis ofthe rotating shaft parallel to each other in such a manner that magnetis located intermediate the first and second rotating disks.

Preferably, the first and second rotating disks are made of a magneticmaterial; and the rotating shaft, the rolling member and the coil baseare made of a non-magnetic material.

Preferably, the first and second rotating disks are made of iron; andthe rotating shaft is made of stainless steel, the rolling member ismade of reinforced plastic and the coil base is made of wood.

Preferably, the coil base has a circular periphery and comprises coilopenings adapted to receive the coils at third spaced-apart intervalsalong the coil base periphery, the third spaced-apart intervals aresubstantially equivalent to the first and second spaced-apart intervals.

Preferably, the permanent magnet is physically distant from the firstand second rotating disks such that there is no physical contacttherebetween.

Preferably, the coils comprise first coils generating a positiveelectrical field and second coils generating a negative electricalfield, the first and second coils alternating in position with respectto each other.

Preferably, the device further comprises a first electrical circuitcomprising first electrical wires connected to the first coils; and asecond electrical circuit comprising second electrical wires connectedto the second coils.

Preferably, the second electrical circuit further comprises a powerinverter for inverting the negative electrical field into a positiveelectrical field.

Preferably, the first electric circuit further comprises a firstelectric rectifier; and the second electric circuit further comprises asecond electric rectifier.

Preferably, the rotating shaft is adapted to be connected to amechanical energy generation device for providing the mechanical energyfor conversion into the electrical energy.

Preferably, the device does not require electromagnetic energy to runthe device and wherein the mechanical energy generation device is a windturbine.

As another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method ofmanufacturing a alternator device for converting mechanical energy intoelectrical energy, the method comprising:

-   -   providing a permanent magnet having a north pole magnet surface        and a south pole magnet surface;    -   providing a first and second rotating disks;    -   providing a coil base comprising coils;    -   providing a rotating shaft;    -   providing mounting members; and    -   mounting the magnet and the rotating disks on the rotating shaft        using the mounting members such that the magnet is located        intermediate the first and second rotating disks without a        physical contact therebetween, where the north pole magnet        surface projects towards the first rotating disk and the south        pole magnet surface projects towards the second rotating disk,        and such that when the rotating shaft is in rotation, the        rotating disks rotate while the magnet and the coil base remain        in a static position.

Preferably, the rotating disks are made of a magnetic material; and thecoil base, the rotating shaft and the mounting members are made of anon-magnetic material.

Preferably, the rotating disks are made of iron; and the coil base ismade of wood, the rotating shaft is made of stainless steel and themounting members are made of reinforced plastic or stainless steel.

Preferably, the method further comprises adapting the rotating shaft tobe connected to a mechanical energy generation device for enabling therotation of the rotating shaft.

Preferably, the mechanical energy generation device is a wind turbine.

These aspects of the present invention, along with the various featuresof novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out inthe below mentioned description. For a better understanding of thepresent invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objectsattained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanyingdrawing and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated anexemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present invention will become betterunderstood with reference to the following detailed description taken inconjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of the components of thealternator device along the rotating shaft with respect to each other,according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a rotating shaft (10) and the firstrotating disk (100) and second rotating disk (200), according to anembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a magnet (300) and a coil base (310),according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a coil base (310) mounted on theperiphery of the magnet (300) and a rotating disk mounted over the coilbase (310), according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a wire winding on the coil base (310),according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A shows the first and second electrical fluxes (330 and 332) outof phase as produced by the coils (312 a and 312 b).

FIG. 6B shows the first and second electrical fluxes in phase afterinversion of the second electrical flux (332).

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the descriptionof several views of the drawing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrativepurposes are subjected to many variations. It should be emphasized,however, that the present invention is not limited to alternator deviceand method for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Itis understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalentsare contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, butthese are intended to cover the application or implementation withoutdeparting from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity,but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

The terms “having”, “comprising”, “including”, and variations thereofsignify the presence of a component.

The present invention provides a alternator device and a method forconverting mechanical energy into electrical energy. As described hereinthe term mechanical energy comprises energy associated with the motionof an object. The term electrical energy comprises energy associatedwith electric current and electrical potential. The alternator deviceand method provided by the present invention will now be explained inconjunction with FIGS. 1-6 A and B as below.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the device (1) comprises arotating shaft (10), rotating disks (100 & 200), a permanent magnet(300), a coil base (310) and mounting members (for example 105, 205 &320). The rotating disks (100 & 200) are adapted to be mounted on therotating shaft (10) in such a manner to enable the rotation of therotating disks (100 & 200) when the rotating shaft (10) is in rotation.The rotating disks (100 & 200) are adapted to be mounted on the rotatingshaft (10) along its longitudinal axis in such a manner that therotating disks (100 & 200) are rotatable about the longitudinal axis ofthe rotating shaft (10).

The magnet (300) is adapted to be mounted intermediate the rotatingdisks (100 & 200) along the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft (10)and to remain immovable while the rotating shaft (10) and the rotatingdisks (100 & 200) are in rotation. The magnet (300) is adapted to faceNorth Pole towards one of the rotating disks (100 or 200) and to faceSouth Pole towards the other rotating disk (100 or 200). The rotatingdisks (100 & 200) are made of a conductive material allowing themagnetization of the disks (100 & 200) by the magnet (300). The rotatingdisks (100 & 200) are preferably made of metal, and more preferablyiron.

The first and second rotating disks (100 & 200) comprise respectivelyfirst and second spaced intervals between rotor teeth (104 & 204). Thecoil base (310) is adapted to be mounted intermediate the first andsecond rotating disks (100 & 200) along the longitudinal axis of therotating shaft (10) for enabling the spaced intervals between rotorteeth (104 & 204) to pass through the coils (312) for generatingelectrical current while the rotating disks (100 & 200) are in rotation.The coil base (310) is adapted to remain immovable while the rotatingdisks (100 & 200) are in rotation. The coils (312A and 312B) are adaptedto correspond and align with the rotational movement of the spacedintervals between rotor teeth (104 & 204).

The rotating shaft (10) is preferably made of a non-magnetic material,and more preferably from stainless steel. The mounting members (forexample 105, 205 & 320) are adapted to be connected to the rotatingshaft (10) and to the rotating disks (100 & 200) in such a manner toenable the rotating disks (100 & 200) to rotate by the effect of therotation of the rotating shaft (10) while the magnet (300) and the coilbase (310) remain in a static position. The mounting members (forexample 105, 205 & 320) comprise one or more mechanical components andare preferably made of non-magnetic materials such as stainless steeland reinforced plastic.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating disks(100 & 200) have central openings adapted to receive and allow thepassage of the rotating shaft (10). The magnet (300) is preferably diskshaped and has a central opening for receiving the rotating shaft (10)in order to enable the magnet (300) when mounted along the rotatingshaft (10) to be sandwiched between the rotating disks (100 & 200) alongthe longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft (10). Preferably, the magnetis not connected to the rotating shaft (10) as the magnet (300) needs toremain immovable during the rotation of the rotating disks (100 & 200).The coil base (310) is preferably disk shaped and comprises equallyspaced radial coil openings (311) along its circumference, the coilopenings (311) being adapted for receiving the coils (312A and 312B).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the coil base (310) iscoupled to the magnet (300) and adapted to extend radially outwardlyfrom the periphery of the magnet (300) in the direction opposite thecenter of the magnet (300). The coil base (310) can also be adapted toreceive and support the magnet (300) at a central portion thereof wherethe equally spaced coil openings (311) are adapted to be located at aperipheral portion of the coil base (310). The coil base (310) has acentral opening adapted to be aligned with the central opening of themagnet (300) while mounted along the rotating shaft (10) for allowingthe passage of the rotating shaft (10).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the coil base (310) isadapted to extend from the periphery of the magnet (300) in such amanner that it does not allow any spacing between the coil base (310)and the magnet (300). According to this embodiment, the coil base (310)is adapted to encapsulate the magnet (300) in such a manner that theyboth form a single unit with no displacement or motion whatsoever withrespect to each other. The coil base (310) and the magnet (300) aresecurely and tightly coupled to each other.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the coil base (310) is madeof a non-magnetic material for avoiding the magnetization of the coilbase (310). The coil base (310) is preferably made of wood. According toan embodiment of the invention, the coil base (310) is circular in shapeand has an outer diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter ofthe first rotating disk (100) and the outer diameter of the secondrotating disk (200). The coil base (310) is adapted to be coupled to theperiphery of the magnet (300) in such a manner to extend therefrom inthe same planar plan. The coil base (310) comprises a plurality ofequally spaced radial openings (311) configured at spaced-apartintervals around the periphery of the coil base (310).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the device (1) furthercomprises a housing and supporting shoulders within the internalperiphery of the housing adapted to be coupled and supported by thehousing of the device (1). According to this embodiment, the coil base(310) is adapted to be securely mounted within the device (1) using thesupporting shoulders (not shown). In this case, the magnet (300) and thecoil base (320) need not to be supported by the rolling member (320)and/or the rotating shaft (10). According to another embodiment, thecoil base (310) is adapted to be supported by the rotating shaft (10).In this case, the rolling member (320) further comprises bearing ballsadapted to be connected to the magnet (300) for securely supporting themagnet (300) and the coil base (310) when these are coupled to eachother and adapted to avoid the rotation of the magnet (300) and the coilbase (310) while the rolling member (320) is in rotation.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the device (1) furthercomprises coils (312) adapted to be located at the plurality of equallyspaced radial coil openings (311) of the coil base (310). Preferably,the coils (312A and 312B) comprise a wire winding adapted to carryelectricity produced by the effect of the magnetization. The coils (312Aand 312B) are adapted to be located at the equally spaced radial coilopenings (311) and correspond in dimensions to the plurality of firstspaced intervals between rotor teeth (104) and the plurality of secondspaced intervals between rotor teeth (204). The wire winding is used tocarry electrical energy produced by the device (1). The wired windingcan be connected to an internal or external electrical energy storageunit such as a battery (not shown) for storing the generated electricalenergy and/or can supply the generated power to an electricaldistributor and/or electrical components connected thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the permanentmagnet (300) is disk shaped, the rotating disks (100 & 200) are metallic(preferably iron), the rotating shaft (10) is made of a non-magneticmaterial (preferably stainless steel), the mounting member (320) is madeof a non-magnetic material (preferably reinforced plastic), and the coilbase (310) is made of a non-magnetic material (preferably wood). Themagnet (300) is adapted to be sandwiched between the first rotating disk(100) and the second rotating disk (200) along the longitudinal axis ofthe shaft (10). Preferably, the magnet (300) is not in physical contactwith the first and second rotating disks (100 & 200).

The coil base (310) is adapted to extend radially outwardly from theperiphery of the magnet (300). The coil base (310) comprises a pluralityof equally spaced radial coil openings (311) configured along thecircumference of the coil base (310). The coil openings (311) areadapted to receive the coils (312A and 312B). The coils (312A and 312B)are adapted to be connected to a wire winding throughout the pluralityof equally spaced radial coil openings (311) for transporting thegenerated electrical current.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the rotating shaft (10) iscircular in cross-section perpendicular to its longitudinal axis and hasa first end and a second end. The rotating shaft (10) is preferably madeof a non-magnetic material, preferably stainless steel, in order toavoid any magnetization of the rotating shaft (10) which may slow therotation of the disks (100 & 200) during operation of the device (1).Accordingly, the non-magnetic material is adapted to avoid themagnetization of the shaft (10) during the operation of the alternatordevice (1). The rotating shaft (10) is adapted to have specificdimensions (including length and diameter) adapted to the dimensions ofthe rotating disks (100 & 200) and the disk shaped magnet (300). Thesedimensions are determined according the objective of the application inwhich the device is applied. It should be understood that the device canbe applied in a wide range of applications and can have differentdimensions and specificities depending on the requirements of theapplications.

The first rotating disk (100) and the second rotating disk (200) arepreferably similar, and more preferably identical, in structure. Therotating disks (100 & 200) are made of a magnetisable material,preferably metallic, and more preferably iron, whereas, the magnetisablematerial is adapted to go through the magnetization effect. The rotatingdisks (100 & 200) have a central opening (101 & 201) respectivelyadapted to allow the passage of the rotating shaft (10). The centralopening (101 & 201) in each of the rotating disks (100 & 200) is adaptedto receive the non-magnetic shaft (10) in such a manner to enable therotating disks (100 & 200) to be mounted along the non-magnetic shaft(10).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the first rotating disk(100) comprises a circular body portion (102) having the central opening(101) centered about the disk axis of rotation and further comprises aplurality of first extension members (103) extending radially outwardlyfrom the circumference of the body portion (102) away from the disk axisof rotation along a same planar plan. In an embodiment of the invention,the body portion (102) and the first extension members (103) are moldedtogether and form a single piece as an integral part of the firstrotating disk (100). Preferably, the first extension members (103) arespaced at an equal interval along the circumference of the body portion(102). The spaces defined between the first extension members (103) formthe first set of spaced intervals between rotor teeth (104) of the firstrotating disk (100).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the second rotating disk(200) comprises a circular body portion (202) having the central opening(201) centered about the disk axis of rotation and further comprises aplurality of second extension members (203) extending radially outwardlyfrom the circumference of the body portion (202) away from the disk axisof rotation along a same planar plan. In an embodiment of the invention,the body portion (202) and the second extension members (203) are moldedtogether and form a single piece as an integral part of the secondrotating disk (200). Preferably, the second extension members (203) arespaced at an equal interval along the circumference of the body portion(202). The spaces defined between the second extension members (203)form the second set of spaced intervals between rotor teeth (204) of thefirst rotating disk (200).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the mounting memberscomprise a first hollow cylindrical ring (105) adapted to be coupled tothe rotating shaft (10) and to the first rotating disk (100) forsecurely mounting the first rotating disk (100) on the rotating shaft(10). The central opening of the first metallic disk (100) is adapted toreceive the first hollow cylindrical ring (105). The first hollowcylindrical ring (105) is adapted to be rotatable by the effect of therotation of the rotating shaft (10). Accordingly, the first hollowcylindrical ring (105) enables the rotation of the first rotating disk(100) along with the the rotation of the rotating shaft (10).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the mounting memberscomprise a second hollow cylindrical ring (205) adapted to be coupled tothe rotating shaft (10) and the second rotating disk (200) for securelymounting the first rotating disk (200) on the rotating shaft (10). Thecentral opening of the second metallic disk (100) is adapted to receivethe second hollow cylindrical ring (205). The second hollow cylindricalring (205) is adapted to be rotatable by the effect of the rotation ofthe rotating shaft (10). Accordingly, the second hollow cylindrical ring(205) enables the rotation of the second rotating disk (200) along withthe the rotation of the rotating shaft (10).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the first and second hollowcylindrical rings (105 & 205) are preferably made of a non-conductingmaterial. The non-conducting material is preferably selected from a woodmaterial, a plastic material, or a ceramic material. More preferably,the non-conducting material is plastic.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the coil base (310) has acircular perimeter (circumference) and coupled to the magnet (300) insuch a manner to extend radially outwardly from the perimeter of themagnet (300) away from the centre axis of the magnet (300). As explainedabove, the magnet (300) can also be positioned on the planar surface ofthe central portion of the coil base (310).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the magnet (300) has a bodyportion preferably having a circular shape and a central opening (301)adapted to allow the passage of the rotating shaft (10). Preferably, themagnet (300) has a planar surface smaller in size than the planarsurface of the first and second rotating disks (100 & 200). The planarsurface of the magnet (300) is preferably similar in size to the surfaceof the body portions of the rotating disks (100 & 200). The magnet (300)is adapted to be mounted intermediate the first rotating disk (100) andthe second rotating disk (200) along the rotating shaft (10). The bodyportion of the magnet (300) comprises a north side face (306) and asouth side face (307). The north side face (306) of the magnet (300)projects towards one rotating disk (100 or 200) and the south side face(307) of the disk shaped magnet (300) projects towards the otherrotating disk (100 or 200).

According to an embodiment of the invention, the mounting memberscomprises a rolling member (320) adapted to be coupled to the rotatingshaft (10) and to the first and second rotating disks (100 & 200). Therolling member (320) comprises an opening adapted to receive therotating shaft (10) for enabling the rolling member (320) to be mountedon the rotating shaft (10). The central opening (301) of the magnet(300) has suitable dimensions in order to receive the rolling member(320) without however being in physical contact therewith in order toavoid any movement of the magnet when the rotating shaft (10) and therolling member (320) are in rotation. This is since the rolling member(320) is adapted to rotate with the rotation of the rotating shaft (10).In another embodiment of the invention, the mounting members furthercomprise rolling balls adapted to be coupled to the rolling member (320)and to the magnet (300) for securely holding the magnet (300) to therolling member (320) and to the shaft (10) where the bearing balls areadapted to mounted between the rolling member (320) and the magnet (300)and adapted to avoid the rotation of the magnet (300) while the rollingmember (320) is in rotation. The rolling member (320) is adapted to bemechanically coupled to the first and second rotating disks (100 & 200)using fixing members such as screws. The coupling between the rollingmember (320) and the first and second rotating disks (100 & 200) allowthese rotating disks (100 & 200) to rotate while the rotating shaft (10)and the rolling member (320) are in rotation.

The permanent magnet (300) is adapted to remain immovable and staticduring the operation of the device (1). The rotating disks (100 & 200)and the magnet (300) are adapted to have suitable dimensions, includingdiameter and thickness, depending on the application to which the deviceis applied. In fact, increasing the dimensions (including thickness anddiameter) of these components (100, 200 & 300) increases the overallpower of the device and the amount of energy which can be generated bythe device. These dimensions can vary from one application to anotherdepending on the needs of each application and the amount of powerdesired.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the rotating shaft (10) isadapted to be rotated by a mechanical/motional force. The rotating shaft(10) being coupled to the rolling member (320), the rotation of therotating shaft (10) triggers the rotation of the rolling member (320)which in turn is coupled to the first and second rotating disks (100 &200) triggering their rotation. The magnet (300) remains static inposition during the rotation of the rotation shaft (10) and the rotatingdisks (100 & 200). The magnet (300) produces a first magnetic field inthe first rotating disk (100) and a second magnetic field in the secondrotating disk (200). The first and second magnetic fields are ofopposite poles. For example, the first magnetic field can be a NorthPole and the second magnetic field can be a South Pole or vice versa.

The rotation of the rotating disks (100 & 200) allow the spacedintervals between rotor teeth (104 & 204) to pass through the coils(312A and 312B) enabling the generation of an electric filed which istransported by the wire winding which can be connected to electricalrectifiers. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a first group of the coils(312A) produces a first electrical flux (330) where a second group ofthe coils (312B) forms a second electrical flux (332) out of phase withrespect to the first electrical flux. The first group of the coils(312A) producing the first electrical flux are connected to a firstelectrical rectifier (315A), where the second group of the coilsproducing the second electrical flux are connected to a secondelectrical rectifier (315B) with an inverter (106) where the electricalcharge is inverted to put the second electrical flux in phase with thefirst electrical flux such that both electrical fluxes are added to eachother and do not cancel each other. FIG. 6A shows the first and secondelectrical currents (330 and 332) out of phase as produced by the coils(312A and 312B). FIG. 6B shows both fluxes in phase after inversion ofthe second electrical flux (332). The first and second electricalrectifiers (315A and 315B) are then connected to an electrical storageunit (such as a battery) for storing the electrical energy generatedand/or to electrical components for power supply.

Accordingly, many variations of these embodiments are envisaged withinthe scope of the present invention. Further, the present inventionshould not be construed to be limited to the configuration of the deviceand method as described herein only. Various construction of the deviceis possible which shall also lie within the scope of the presentinvention. The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of thepresent invention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit thepresent invention to the precise forms disclosed, and many modificationsand variations are possible in light of the above teaching. Theembodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain theprinciples of the present invention and its practical application, andto enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the presentinvention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that variousomissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated ascircumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions andsubstitutions are intended to cover the application or implementationwithout departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

The invention claimed is:
 1. An alternator device for convertingmechanical energy into electrical energy, the device comprising: a firstrotating disk comprising a first set of spaced intervals between a firstset of rotor teeth; a second rotating disk comprising a second set ofspaced intervals between a second set of rotor teeth; a permanent magnetlocated intermediate the first and second rotating disks and to generatea first magnetic field having a first magnetic pole facing the firstrotating disk and a second magnetic field having a second magnetic poleopposite the first magnetic pole facing the second rotating disk; a coilbase located intermediate the first and second rotating disks; and atleast one coil fixed to the coil base in a position alignment withrotational movement of the first and second set of spaced intervals;wherein the first and second rotating disks are rotatable along arotation axis while the permanent magnet and the coil base remain in astatic position, wherein the rotation of the rotating disks enables arotational movement of the magnetic fields through the coils for thegeneration of electric current within the coils, and wherein the firstand second magnetic fields are of opposite polarities.
 2. The alternatordevice as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a rotating shaft havinga longitudinal axis; a rolling member coupled to the rotating shaft andto rotate while the rotating shaft is in rotation; wherein the first andsecond rotating disks have respectively a first and second disk centralopenings to receive the rolling member for enabling the first and secondrotating disks to rotate while the rotating shaft is in rotation, therotation axis of the first and second rotating disks being thelongitudinal axis of the rotating shaft.
 3. The alternator device asclaimed in claim 2 wherein: the first rotating disk has a first diskperimeter and comprises first extension members at first spaced-apartintervals, the first extension members extending radially outwardly fromthe first disk perimeter for forming the first set of spaced intervals;and the second rotating disk has a second disk perimeter and comprisessecond extension members at second spaced-apart intervals, the secondextension members extending radially outwardly from the second diskperimeter for forming the second set of spaced intervals.
 4. Thealternator device as claimed in claim 3 wherein: the permanent magnetcomprises a magnet periphery and a magnet central opening to receive therotating shaft for centering the permanent magnet about the longitudinalaxis of the rotating shaft; and the coil base to be coupled to thepermanent magnet and to extend radially outwardly from the magnetperiphery in a direction opposite to the permanent magnet opening in asame planar plan.
 5. The alternator device as claimed in claim 4,wherein: the permanent magnet comprises a north pole magnet surface anda south pole magnet surface, the north pole magnet surface projectingtowards the first rotating disk and the south pole magnet surfaceprojecting towards the second rotating disk when the permanent magnet ismounted along the rotating shaft; and the first and second rotatingdisks mounted along the longitudinal axis of the rotating shaft parallelto each other in such a manner that permanent magnet is locatedintermediate the first and second rotating disks.
 6. The alternatordevice as claimed in claim 5 wherein: the first and second rotatingdisks are made of a magnetic material; and the rotating shaft, therolling member and the coil base are made of a non-magnetic material. 7.The alternator device as claimed in claim 6 wherein: the first andsecond rotating disks are made of iron; and the rotating shaft is madeof stainless steel, the rolling member is made of reinforced plastic andthe coil base is made of wood.
 8. The alternator device as claimed inclaim 7 wherein: the coil base has a circular periphery and comprisescoil openings to receive the coils at third spaced-apart intervals alongthe coil base periphery, the third spaced-apart intervals aresubstantially equivalent to the first and second spaced-apart intervals.9. The alternator device as claimed in claim 8 further wherein: thepermanent magnet is physically distant from the first and secondrotating disks such that there is no physical contact therebetween; andthe magnet is equally distant between the first and second rotatingdisks.
 10. The alternator device as claimed in claim 9 wherein: thecoils comprise first coils generating a positive electrical field andsecond coils generating a negative electrical field, the first andsecond coils alternating in position with respect to each other.
 11. Thealternator device as claimed in claim 10 further comprising: a firstelectrical circuit comprising first electrical wires connected to thefirst coils; and a second electrical circuit comprising secondelectrical wires connected to the second coils.
 12. The alternatordevice as claimed in claim 11 wherein the second electrical circuitfurther comprises: a power inverter for inverting the negativeelectrical field into a positive electrical field.
 13. The alternatordevice as claimed in claim 12 wherein: the first electric circuitfurther comprises a first electric rectifier; and the second electriccircuit further comprises a second electric rectifier.
 14. Thealternator device as claimed in claim 13 wherein the rotating shaft isconnected to a mechanical energy generation device for providing themechanical energy for conversion into the electrical energy.
 15. Thealternator device as claimed in claim 14, wherein the mechanical energygeneration device is a wind turbine.